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Definition of Analogous
1. Adjective. Similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar. "Salmon roe is marketed as analogous to caviar"
Exact synonyms: Correspondent
Similar to: Similar
Derivative terms: Analogy, Analogy, Correspond, Correspond, Correspond, Correspondence, Correspondence
Similar to: Similar
Derivative terms: Analogy, Analogy, Correspond, Correspond, Correspond, Correspondence, Correspondence
2. Adjective. Corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin. "The wings of a bee and those of a hummingbird are analogous"
Definition of Analogous
1. a. Having analogy; corresponding to something else; bearing some resemblance or proportion; -- often followed by to.
Definition of Analogous
1. Adjective. Having analogy; corresponding to something else; bearing some resemblance or proportion;—often followed by "to". ¹
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Definition of Analogous
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Analogous
1. According to a due ratio, conformable, proportionate, resembling or similar in some respects, as in function or appearance, but not in origin or development. Compare: homologous. Origin: Gr. Analogos (18 Nov 1997)